Lead Network Automation Architect

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Network Automation Architect to drive the modernization, automation, and reliability of large-scale global network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in enterprise networking, Kubernetes networking, Infrastructure-as-Code, GitOps, CI/CD automation, and advanced troubleshooting of complex hybrid environments. This individual will serve as the highest-level technical authority for network automation, design standards, deployment pipelines, and critical escalations. Experience within telecommunications, VoIP, SaaS platforms, and cloud-native environments is strongly preferred. Core Responsibilities: Design and implement enterprise-scale Network-as-Code (NaC), Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and GitOps solutions using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and Git as the single source of truth, eliminating manual deployment processes. Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure, including automated testing, dry-run validation, deployment approval gates, and security/compliance checks to enable zero-downtime deployments. Design, deploy, and support Kubernetes networking architectures, including Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN overlays, network policies, container networking, and integration with physical underlay networks. Lead the design, modernization, and review of enterprise network architectures, providing expertise in BGP, OSPF, data center networking, multi-site routing, and high-availability solutions. Serve as the Tier-4 escalation engineer for complex network incidents, troubleshooting overlay/underlay failures, asymmetric routing, microbursts, path selection issues, and network performance bottlenecks. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and drive long-term remediation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Implement Security-as-Code practices by automating validation and enforcement of ACLs, firewall policies, security groups, and configuration standards before production deployments. Must-have 8+ years of experience in Network Automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), or Platform Engineering. Hands-on expertise in: Network security (Palo Alto firewalls), Load balancing (F5 or equivalent), Routing (MPLS, OSPF, BGP), Switching (Cisco Nexus 9k/7k/5k/2k). Working knowledge of Cisco IOS (Nexus OS preferred) Strong hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Python (Netmiko, Nornir, NAPALM). Expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, data center networking, and overlay/underlay network architectures. Experience designing and operating Kubernetes networking, including Project Calico, OVN, VXLAN, and Kubernetes CNI. Hands-on experience with GitOps and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with experience supporting production enterprise environments. Nice to have Experience with telecommunications technologies, including SIP, RTP, Session Border Controllers (SBC), SIP trunking, and VoIP architectures. Knowledge of Linux networking, including network namespaces, virtual interfaces, eBPF, and iptables. Experience implementing Telemetry-as-Code, network observability, automated validation frameworks, and proactive monitoring solutions. Experience with cloud networking, infrastructure modernization, or large-scale network transformation initiatives. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, platform, and infrastructure teams. We offer: Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth. Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, and a relocation program. Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work. Growth Mindset : reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment programs, internal mobility and internship opportunities. Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries. Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be a part of a dynamic, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events. Social Sustainability Values: join our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. * Miratech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. Miratech helps visionaries change the world. We are a global IT services and consulting company that brings together enterprise and start-up innovation. Today, we support digital transformation for some of the world's largest enterprises. By partnering with both large and small players, we stay at the leading edge of technology, remain nimble even as a global leader, and create technology that helps our clients further enhance their business. We are a values-driven organization and our culture of Relentless Performance has enabled over 99% of Miratech's engagements to succeed by meeting or exceeding our scope, schedule, and/or budget objectives since our inception in 1989. Miratech has coverage across 5 continents and operates in over 25 countries around the world. Miratech retains nearly 1000 full-time professionals, and our annual growth rate exceeds 25%.